Table 1.
Parameters used to simulate Macadamia integrifolia × tetraphylla tree growth
| Parameter | Value (unit) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Flush | ||
| Anthesis | 15 September | McFadyen et al. (2011) |
| Budburst first flush | 7 November | Wilkie (2009) |
| Budburst second flush | 4 February | Estimated from literature |
| Number of nodes | 8 (nodes) | Storey et al. (1953) |
| Phyllochron | 4 (d) | Auzmendi, unpubl. res. |
| Fruit | ||
| Duration of rapid growth | 12.74 (d) | Estimated from literature |
| Initial developmental age | −8.75 | Estimated from literature |
| Initial dry weight | 1.39 (mg) | Estimated from literature |
| Number of fruits per raceme | 4 | McFadyen et al. (2011) |
| Harvest | 1 April | McFadyen et al. (2011) |
| Leaf | ||
| Duration of rapid growth | 1.97 (d) | Auzmendi, unpubl. res. |
| Initial developmental age | −5.06 | Auzmendi, unpubl. res. |
| Initial dry weight | 8.75 (mg) | Auzmendi, unpubl. res. |
| Specific leaf weight | 17.5 (mg cm−2) | Huett et al. (2001) |
| Leaf length | 1.716 × leaf area0.556 (cm) | Estimated from literature |
| PhRUE | 13.83 (mmol CO2 mol PAR−1) | Estimated from literature |
| Number of leaves per whorl | 3 | Storey et al. (1953) |